Ingredients:

q 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
q 1 tablespoon butter
q 1 large onion, grated
q 1 tablespoon grated ginger
q 2 cloves garlic, smashed
q 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
q 3 cardamom pods, pounded to split open (don’t let the seeds get away)
q 1 whole cinnamon stick or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
q 1 chicken breast, chopped into blocks
q 3 tomatoes
q 2 bunches of spinach
q 2 tablespoons chopped coriander/cilantro
q 2 red chilies, split
q Salt to taste

Method:
q Partially boil the spinach and blend into a smooth paste. Keep aside.
q Put oil and butter in a large pan on low – medium heat
q Once melted, add onions, ginger, garlic, turmeric, cardamom and cinnamon. Stir and let them simmer gently.
q Add the chicken.
q Let cook for a few minutes before adding the tomatoes, water, spinach and cilantro. Stir well and salt.
q Add the green chilies. Stir well and simmer covered for 1/2 an hour, till the spinach starts sticking to the sides of the pan.
q It’s a yummy dish and even those who hate spinach will love it!!